Democratic Assessment as an Alternative.

Shohamy, Elana

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ERIC Number: EJ635232

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Democratic Assessment as an Alternative.

Shohamy, Elana

Language Testing, v18 n4 p373-91 Oct 2001

Describes the strong power of tests and the fact that tests lead to far-reaching and high stakes decisions and consequences about individuals and groups. Proposes a number of assessment strategies that are based on democratic principles. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Critical Theory, Evaluation Methods, Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Testing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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